Latest earthquakes near Meknès, Fès-Meknès today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Meknès, Fès-Meknès, Morocco, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Meknès? If an earthquake is happening right now near Meknès (also known as مكناس), it will show up within minutes.
Meknès Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 129 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Meknès, Fès-Meknès in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Meknès roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Meknès in 2016. A total of 49 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Meknès that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Meknès in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Meknès during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 116 | 89.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 9.3% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.78% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Meknès
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Meknès occurred on Jan 25, 2016 04:22 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 259 kilometers (161 mi) north-east of Meknès, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Meknès in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Feb 24, 2004 02:27, 199 kilometers (124 mi) north-east of Meknès. It is the strongest earthquake near Meknès in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Meknès, Fès-Meknès in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Meknès.
Nearest earthquakes from Meknès
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Meknès, Fès-Meknès. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Meknès.
When was the last earthquake in Meknès, Fès-Meknès?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Meknès on the night of December 24, 2024 at 01:04 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 248km north-east of Meknès at a depth of 27km under water in the Alboran Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Meknès, Fès-Meknès in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Meknès, Fès-Meknès?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Meknès on the night of February 24, 2004 at 02:27 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 199km north-east of Meknès at a depth of -10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Meknès since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Meknès, Fès-Meknès?
In the past 10 years, 129 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Meknès. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 28 days.
